Dinner: Kung Pao Chicken

A healthy version of this universal favorite Asian dish.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Chicken Breast, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Kung Pao Chicken

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 tsp ginger
0.12 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsps rice vinegar
1 tbsp Asian sesame oil
16 oz chicken breast
3 cups chopped celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium scallions
1/2 cup peanuts
4 tbsps soy sauce
2 tsps sugar
2 tbsps cornstarch

Instructions

1. Combine vinegar, soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.

2. Combine chicken and cornstarch in a small bowl and toss to coat. Shake off excess and discard.

3. Heat sesame oil in wok over medium heat, add chicken and stir fry 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Remove chicken from wok.

4. Add celery to wok and stir fry about 3-5 minutes until crisp tender. Remove from wok.

5. Add green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes (optional) and powdered ginger to the wok and stir fry for 15 seconds. Add the reserved sauce to the wok.

6. Return chicken and celery to the wok and coat with sauce. Stir in roasted peanuts. Heat thoroughly.

7. Top with additional green onions if desired and serve with white rice.

8. Note: you can substitute Splenda for the sugar without much change to the flavor.

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